Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program Application for Admission

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1 Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program Application for Admission ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for admission, applicant must hold a J.D. degree from a U.S. law school, an academic degree in law from an educational institution in a country other than the United States, or be licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction outside the United States. PROGRAMS OF STUDY (Please rank the different LL.M. tracks by order of preference, with #1 as your first choice) LL.M. in American Law for Foreign Lawyers LL.M. in International & Comparative Law LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law LL.M. in International Human Rights Law LL.M. in Health Law Policy & Bioethics LL.M. in Corporate & Commercial Law EXPECTED ENROLLMENT (Please indicate the semester and year you intend to enroll at the law school) Fall Semester (mid-late August) Spring Semester (early January) Year: ENROLLMENT STATUS Full-Time Part-Time (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only) 1. Name - Family Name(s) Given Name(s) 2. Mailing Address (Please notify us if your address changes in the future) Number and Street (No post office boxes) City and State/Province Country Postal Code 3. Address Secondary 4. Telephone Number Accept Text Messages? Yes No Secondary Number 5. Do you use Instant Messaging? Yes No Messaging System (ex: QQ/Skype) Username/No. 6. Gender Male Female Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) 7. Place of Birth (City and State/Province) (Country) 8. Country/Countries of Citizenship Native Language 9. If you are not a U.S. Citizen and are presently in the United States, what is your immigration status? Please (1) check the correct box, and (2) attach photocopies of your visa documents. F-1 J-1 B-2 Permanent Resident Refugee Political Asylee Other-specify 10. Educational Institution from which you received or are pursuing your first degree in law Name of Institution Address (City, State/Province, and Country) of Institution

2 Dates of Attendance Name of Degree ( Earned Expected ) Date G.P.A. Academic Class Rank/Honors 11. Educational Institution from which you received or are pursuing a degree other than your first degree in law Name of Institution Address (City, State/Province, and Country) of Institution Dates of Attendance Name of Degree Field of Study ( Earned Expected ) Date G.P.A. Academic Class Rank/Honors (Please include all institutions of higher education that you have attended, and use additional sheets if necessary) 12. English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English Have you taken the TOEFL or IELTS exam? Yes No Are you seeking conditional admission? Yes No Score: Date of Test: Future Test Date: (If so, please explain below how you intend to meet our language requirement) 13. Employment experience (if any) OR attach a résumé (please include all work experience, including internships) 1. Name of Employer Address of Employer Nature of Work Dates of Employment 2. Name of Employer Address of Employer Nature of Work Dates of Employment (Use additional sheets if necessary) 14. Names of two references who will submit letters attesting to your academic ability or law-related employment activities/accomplishments (Each of these letters must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the reference s signature across the seal) 1. Name Title Institution 2. Name Title Institution 15. Are you licensed to practice law? Yes No If yes, where are you licensed? (Country or state) (A photocopy of your official law license document must be submitted)

3 16. Are you, or have you ever been, the subject of any disciplinary proceedings, academic probation, expulsions, warnings, sanctions, or suspensions from any law school, college, university, or other post-high school educational program? Yes No 17. Are you or have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceedings, suspensions, expulsions, or warnings by any professional organizations, or have you ever been denied a license to practice law? Yes No 18. Have you ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of, a criminal offense? Yes No 19. Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any employment for reasons reflecting on your character, honesty, and/or integrity? Yes No 20. Are you requesting a scholarship or any financial assistance from the law school? Yes No Scholarships are awarded for demonstrated financial need, for superior academic performance or for a combination of the two, and all students are eligible for these awards. Scholarships in the LL.M. program are provided in the form of tuition remissions, and you must complete this section to be considered. All scholarship decisions are made at the time of admission and will not be considered after admission if this section has not been completed. Loan assistance is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Need: If you would be unable to participate in this program without a scholarship, please state the amount of scholarship assistance you are requesting AND provide detailed information supporting this request, including your: (1) annual net salary; (2) personal savings; (3) family resources available to you; (4) eligibility for loans from financial institutions; (5) eligibility for sponsorships or other financial support from your employer or government. (Please answer below and use additional sheets if necessary) Merit: If you believe that your academic or work performance are deserving of a scholarship, please highlight the achievements that you feel best represent a record of superior academic or work performance. (Please answer below and use additional sheets if necessary)

4 21. On a separate sheet of paper please state: (1) Why you believe you can successfully complete this LL.M. degree; (2) Your professional goals; (3) How this LL.M. degree will advance your professional goals 22. Are you planning to sit for a U.S. bar exam? If yes, please specify which states/jurisdictions you are considering. 23. How did you learn about our LL.M. Program? 24. I certify that the information I have provided is true and complete; that I will notify the Admissions Office immediately if there is any change in the information that I have provided in this application; and that I am the author of the statements or additional information included with this application. It is further understood that any intentional or inadvertent misstatements or omissions may result in the rescindment of my admission, dismissal from law school, and/or revocation of my law degree. I also accept the continuing obligation to maintain the accuracy of these statements and will advise the school of any changes immediately and in writing, including changes that occur after my admission to the law school and during my enrollment as a student in the law school. I further understand that the information contained in this application may be considered by Bar examination authorities during their investigation of character and fitness for the practice of law. By signing, I acknowledge and agree that I have read and understood this Agreement and hereby expressly agree with, accept and consent to, its terms and conditions and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. I acknowledge the above statement. Signature of Applicant Date

5 _ LL.M. Program Application Checklist of Documents: Your application will be evaluated when all completed forms and supporting documents have been received. For any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at If you are sending files over , they will only be accepted as PDF documents, we will not accept documents in any other format. Submit this application and all documentation to: Graduate Admissions LL.M. Program Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Lawrence W. Inlow Hall 530 West New York Street, 357F Indianapolis, Indiana USA U.S. Citizens with no international educational credentials: Official J.D. transcript stamped and sealed by the issuing institution(s) Official transcript(s) for all institutions of higher education attended, stamped and sealed by issuing institution(s) Applicants may also be required to submit copies of diplomas Two letters of reference written on official letterhead, each in a sealed envelope with the reference writer s signature across the sealed envelope ~ the official notarized English translation of any reference letter must be accompanied by the original reference letter in its native language. Reference letters that are not appropriately signed and sealed are not acceptable U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents with international educational credentials: Official U.S. J.D. transcript or official transcript(s) of previous law study stamped and sealed by issuing institution(s) Official transcript(s) for all institutions of higher education attended, stamped and sealed by issuing institution(s) If the issuing university does not issue transcripts, diplomas, and graduation certificates in English, these native language documents from the university AND a certified translation from the university must be submitted Applicants are also required to submit copies of diplomas and graduation certificates Two letters of reference written on official letterhead, each in a sealed envelope with the reference writer s signature across the sealed envelope ~ the official notarized English translation of any reference letter must be accompanied by the original reference letter in its native language Reference letters that are not appropriately signed and sealed are not acceptable Proof of English proficiency if English is not your native language: official TOEFL or IELTS score report submitted to institution 1325, dept. 03, or transcript/certificate of completion for ELS Masters Level 112, Intensive English course International Applicants: Official U.S. J.D. transcript or official transcript(s) of previous law study stamped and sealed by issuing institution(s) Official transcript(s) for all institutions of higher education attended, stamped and sealed by the issuing institution(s) If the issuing university does not issue transcripts, diplomas, and graduation certificates in English, these native language documents from the university AND a certified translation from the university must be submitted Applicants are also required to submit copies of diplomas and graduation certificates Two letters of reference written on official letterhead, each in a sealed envelope with the reference writer s signature across the sealed envelope ~ the official notarized English translation of any reference letter must be accompanied by the original reference letter in its native language Reference letters that are not appropriately signed and sealed are not acceptable Proof of English proficiency if English is not your native language: official TOEFL or IELTS score report submitted to institution 1325, dept. 03, or transcript/certificate of completion for ELS Masters Level 112, Intensive English course Completed and signed Financial Information for International Students Form including all financial documents as required by that form.